2885: Why Dieting Never Works: 4 Reasons to Stop by Jenn Hand with Tiny Buddha

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2885: Jenn Hand explains why restrictive eating leads to cravings, disconnects you from your body’s needs, and creates a constant cycle of guilt and failure. True, lasting change comes from self-awareness, intuition, and self-compassion, not another diet. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-another-diet-is-not-the-answer/ Quotes to ponder: “You tell yourself you can’t have cake, cookies, bread, or chocolate, so what do you think about all day long? The cakes, cookies, bread, and chocolate.” “Diets work in direct opposition to intuitive eating. They’re based on strict rules and foods you can’t eat.” “A diet is essentially a battle with yourself, and the more you diet, the more the distance you create between you and your body.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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